Decorating & Design
June 11, 2019
25+ Dogs In Beautifully Designed Homes

Whether it’s lying on the kitchen floor to keep cool or taking an afternoon nap on a bed, the presence of a good-looking pet makes any space look more stylish and inviting. Enjoy these beautifully designed homes inhabited by four-legged friends, as the pups pose for the camera in what looks like their most natural habitat.

In musician Johnny Reid‘s handsome Tennessee living room, his two dogs — Hugo, a German Shepherd and Louie, a Yorkshire Terrier-Maltese mix — unwind in his favorite spot to play guitar.

Homeowners Kevin Heeney and Alim Dhanji’s golden retriever Carter — who is from the same breeder as the stars of the Air Bud franchise —sprawls out on the breezeway’s cool hexagon-laid tile in this modern farmhouse.

Bold pattern gives this foyer a European bistro feel, while a glass waterfall console delivers a modern accent overtop an original radiator. The family’s angelic pooch is a perfect fit for the color scheme.

Homeowner and designer Francesca Albertazzi snuggles up to her two pups Rudy, an Australian Shepherd-Cross, and Valentino, a Cavapoo, on her sunny bedroom’s window seat.

Lynda Reeves’ old dog, Dundee, blends beautifully with the ebony oak floors in her principal bedroom. Vintage rugs and cream-colored limestone floors keep things light.

Besides the homeowner’s adorable Wire Fox Terrier, Lucky, a twig mirror is the focal point in this serene white linen haven.

Family dog Lucy waits patiently for treats in this quaint kitchen, which features yellow concrete tiles for an unexpected hit of color.

Society writer Amoryn Engel curls up next to Charlie, her Bichon-Poodle mix, on a custom sofa surrounded by cobalt blue lacquered walls, creating a cozy alcove for reading and unwinding.

This relaxed, bohemian space is the height of sophistication thanks to lush greenery, plush pillows and a tiny canine nestled amongst it all.

Photographer Tracey Ayton carries a hamper full of hydrangeas on her back porch as her trusty sidekick Frankie frolics nearby.

Hugo, homeowner Leigh Gravenor’s bulldog, has found his restful hangout amidst a global-inspired bedroom complete with an archway and fireplace original to the house.

Homeowner Frank Muytjens‘ beloved Vizsla, Dutch, has found his very own perch in this bright and cheery space, accented by vintage throw pillows made of indigo fabric. “I wanted to bring the indoors out and the outdoors in,” says Frank.

Bold blue hues pair well with grey limestone floors in Sarah Richardson’s mudroom, where radiant in-floor heating lets pup Daisy get warm and cozy.

Round rosewood hooks in various sizes animate the mudroom while the homeowners tail-wagger anxiously awaits a walk.

A Montreal family’s guest bedroom offers plenty of cascading evergreen garlands for their Miniature Long-Haired Dachshund, Bowie, to fawn over.

Posing next to breezy open-riser stairs is Eloise, the homeowners’ Parson Russell Terrier.

Can you spot the canine in Philip Mitchell and Mark Narsansky’s maximalist living room? The cutie is snug in between patterned throw pillows on this a custom sectional.

The Real Housewives of Vancouver star Mary Zilba’s golden retriever takes center stage in the hallway of her serene country home.

A petite entryway with graphic wallpaper offers a cheerful welcome to Nancy Riesco’s home, along with a surprise hello from her Boston terrier.

Designer Angie Hranowsky’s Maltese soaks up the sun on her South Carolina home’s upper porch.

Fabric designer Beth Poulter’s rescue dog, Geronimo, relaxes on her ornately-patterned linens after a busy morning.

Homeowners Ellen and Sam Webster’s King Charles Spaniel cools off on the porcelain floors of this contemporary kitchen.

Publicist Suzanne Cohon’s golden retriever keeps her company while she works in her dining room, which doubles as a work space.

Sasha Seymour’s dog Cleo happily pads around on herringbone wood floors while her owner cooks up a storm in her stunning kitchen.

The padded window seat is a favorite snoozing spot for designer Jay Hodgins’ shih tzu-Maltese, Lexi.

H&H design editor Lauren Petroff’s cockapoo, Teddy, poses for the camera in this modern entryway.

Homeowners Marg Shaw and Gord Griffiths’ bulldog poses on a leather chair in an airy home library.